Electrical Estimator

InPwr Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InPwr, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to analyze blueprints for material and labor quantities, prepare bids, and support preconstruction with proposals. The role includes leading team bids and coordinating with Sr. Estimator for client outreach and business development.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in electrical estimating, strong NEC knowledge, and the ability to read complex drawings while communicating effectively with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (electrical engineering, construction management, etc.) or an Electrical Journeyman’s License.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical industry estimating experience.
• Experience in mission critical, large commercial, or water treatment is preferred.
• Good quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and electrical theory.
• Proficient skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and data sheets.
• Experience in layout of electrical equipment and systems, including design/build concepts such as electrical one-lines and feeder/branch circuit analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Has good instructional ability, with patience to explain both software and electrical concepts to others.
• Effective time management through proper planning, organization, and ability to handle multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in InPwr’s business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create / revise estimates, proposals, and change orders for current and prospective jobs.
• Work with Preconstruction and Operations to build proposals that include accuracy in labor, time, and materials.
• Identify project cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvements across projects and teams.
• Responsible for project handoff between estimating and project management once project is awarded.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers, confirm specification adherence and quote accuracy.
• Perform takeoff for individually assigned projects.
• Perform tasks required for team bids such as take-off, specification review.
• Assist and/or lead team bids by fully understanding the RFP (including indirect costs), client bid breakdown and bid documents. May delegate tasks to other team members based on experience & ability.
• Perform design/build bids by understanding the RFP and bid documents and be able to identify and quantify project unknowns or ambiguities. May work in conjunction with Engineering to finalize costs and design.
• Weekly outreach and follow-up on pending bids.
• Ability to bid volume of $6M-9M individually on a monthly basis. Work is reliably accurate, and questions/ambiguities are clarified ahead of bid reviews.
• Other job duties as assigned based on the changing needs of the business.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Electrical theory knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Electrical Journeyman’s License

Tools

Reading construction drawings

NEC knowledge

Bid development software

Job description

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a Electrical Estimator to join our dynamic team!

We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.

We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together. Come Join our Team!

Location:

Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC)

Summary:

The Estimator will analyze construction blueprints to determine the quantity and cost of materials and fixtures needed as well as the amount of labor required to complete each bid. They will assist the Estimating department with team bids or may be assigned to lead a team bid. The Estimator will be responsible for client follow-up and will assist the Sr. Estimator / Chief Estimator with client outreach/business development as appropriate.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary
• Relocation Assistance: A competitive relocation package is available for candidates open to relocating to Indianapolis, Indiana, Denver, Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Position Qualifications (minimum):

• Must have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (electrical engineering, construction management, etc.) or an Electrical Journeyman’s License.
• Minimum (5) years of electrical industry estimating experience.
• Experience in mission critical, large commercial, or water treatment is preferred.
• Good quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and electrical theory.
• Proficient skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and data sheets.
• Experience in layout of electrical equipment and systems, including design/build concepts such as electrical one-lines and feeder/branch circuit analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Has good instructional ability, with patience to explain both software and electrical concepts to others.
• Effective time management through proper planning, organization, and ability to handle multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in InPwr’s business strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Create / revise estimates, proposals, and change orders for current and prospective jobs.
• Work with Preconstruction and Operations to build proposals that include accuracy in labor, time, and materials.
• Identify project cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvements across projects and teams.
• Responsible for project handoff between estimating and project management once project is awarded.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers, confirm specification adherence and quote accuracy.
• Perform takeoff for individually assigned projects.
• Perform tasks required for team bids such as take-off, specification review.
• Assist and/or lead team bids by fully understanding the RFP (including indirect costs), client bid breakdown and bid documents. May delegate tasks to other team members based on experience & ability.
• Perform design/build bids by understanding the RFP and bid documents and be able to identify and quantify project unknowns or ambiguities. May work in conjunction with Engineering to finalize costs and design.
• Weekly outreach and follow-up on pending bids.
• Ability to bid volume of $6M-9M individually on a monthly basis. Work is reliably accurate, and questions/ambiguities are clarified ahead of bid reviews.
• Other job duties as assigned based on the changing needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.